Near New Franklin in Howard County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Original Town Square of Franklin
Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 15, 2024
1. Original Town Square of Franklin Marker
The flagpole is at: N 38.98569, W 092.75732
Erected by Santa Fe Trail Association (Missouri River Outfitters Chapter).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Santa Fe Trail series list.
Location. 38° 59.22′ N, 92° 45.385′ W. Marker is near New Franklin, Missouri, in Howard County. It is on Missouri Route 87 west of U.S. 40, on the right when traveling north. Marker is at a roadside pullout with other markers. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7748 MO-87, New Franklin MO 65274, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Little Dixie and in the Missouri River Corridor. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Boonville / Franklin (here, next to this marker); Santa Fe Trail (here, next to this marker); Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery (a few steps from this marker); The Lewis and Clark Expedition Across Missouri (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Boone's Lick Road (about 300 feet away); Franklin (about 300 feet away); Visit the Trail
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Photographed by Jason Voigt, May 15, 2024
2. Original Town Square of Franklin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 170 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
